I have switched from 265/75R16's to 265/70R17's (i got a deal on teh wheels/tires), and they don't look bad. The larger rim looks good on a DD, but the tires are still small and will look smaller due to teh smaller sidewall height.

IN terms of rim selection, i think the Convo style is better off left at 16 or even 15" size. Of course its personal preference, but there are a LOT of other wheels i like better if you are going to go with a 17" size.

Um, i forget. The first set of 17's i ran were stock 2002 Avalance 17x7.5 rims. I can't remember teh backspacing. THe ones i have now are 17x8, with very close to stock backspacing. Remember i have a 94 IFS truck though, not sure if yours is an older one.

If i remember correctly though, stock backspacing is like 4 7/8" or somethign in that ballpark......normally greater than most aftermarket rims.

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